ruesome

/ˈruːsəm, ˈrʊsəm/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or characterized by a feeling of regret or sorrow

“The ruesome loss of her childhood home still weighed on her mind.”

2. noun

a feeling of regret or sorrow

“She couldn’t shake off the ruesome that had settled in her heart.”

Synonyms

  • regretful
  • sorrowful

Antonyms

  • celebratory
  • joyful